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Regulation on artisanal and sporting fisheries (1982).

Country/Territory
Russian Federation
Document type
Regulation
Date
1982
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Inland fisheries Marine fisheries Artisanal fishing Authorization/permit Aquatic animals Aquatic plants Non-commercial fishing Non-governmental entity Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Entry into force notes
Entry into force from the date of issue.
Abstract

Artisanal and sporting fisheries regarding fish species, catch and harvest of aquatic animals and plants for personal consumption are permitted to all citizens free-of-charge in all water reservoirs except for protected areas, fish-farming areas, ponds and other artificial water reservoirs on condition of strict observance of fisheries regulations and regulation on water uses. In the water reservoirs and delimited areas of water reservoirs where artisanal and sporting fisheries are organized by hunting and fishing associations the fisheries are authorized for the members of the aforesaid associations. The document consists of V Secs. Section I lays down general provisions. Section II regards artificial fishing enterprises destined for artisanal and sporting fisheries. Section III regards artisanal and sporting fisheries organized by fishing and hunting associations in the water basins and delimited areas of water basins conceded in use to them. Section IV regards regulations on artisanal and sporting fisheries. Section V regards fishing licences for precious fish species.

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